5 letter words starting with RIG

Right

Parts of Speech: Adjective, adverb, noun, verb

Definitions:

• Adjective: morally or socially correct; just or fair; true or accurate; appropriate or suitable; located on the side of the body that is opposite to the left
• Adverb: exactly; completely; immediately; in a direct or straight line; to a great degree
• Noun: a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something; the right side of the body; a blow delivered with the right hand
• Verb: regain possession of something; steer or turn to the right; put something in a vertical position

Pronunciations:

• US: /raɪt/
• UK: /rʌɪt/

Origin and Usage: The word "right" comes from the Old English "riht", meaning "just, good, fair, proper, fitting, straight". It has been used in English since the 12th century. The word is commonly used in legal and political contexts, as well as in everyday conversation.

Synonyms: Correct, proper, accurate, true, appropriate, fitting, suitable, just, fair, ethical, moral, entitlement, authority, permission

Related Words: Light, fight, sight, might, tight

Example Sentences:

• Adjective: She made the right decision.
• Adverb: Turn right at the next intersection.
• Noun: Everyone has the right to a fair trial.
• Verb: He managed to right the overturned boat.

Rigid

1. Parts of Speech: Adjective

2. Definition: Not able to be bent or changed easily; not willing to change opinions or behavior.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈrɪdʒɪd/, UK: /ˈrɪdʒɪd/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "rigid" comes from the Latin word "rigidus" which means stiff or rigid. It has been used in English since the 16th century. The word is commonly used to describe something that is stiff or inflexible, such as a rigid metal frame or a person who is rigid in their beliefs or behavior.

5. Synonyms: Inflexible, stiff, unbending, unyielding, rigorous, strict, severe, harsh.

6. Related Words: Rigidly, ridge, rider, right, rigid.

7. Example Sentences:

• The rigid metal frame could not be bent or twisted.
• He was so rigid in his beliefs that he refused to consider any other opinions.
• The company has a rigid policy against employees using their phones during work hours.
• She had a rigid posture, standing straight with her arms by her sides.
• The teachers rigid grading system was seen as unfair by many students.

Rigor

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

• The quality of being extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.
• Strictness, severity, or harshness, as in dealing with people.
• A sudden feeling of cold with shivering; a chill.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈrɪɡər/
• UK: /ˈrɪɡə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "rigor" originated from the Latin word "rigor" meaning "stiffness, numbness, or coldness." Its first known usage in English was in the 14th century. It is commonly used in academic and scientific contexts to describe the thoroughness and accuracy of research or analysis. It is also used in legal contexts to describe the strictness or severity of laws or punishments.

Synonyms:

• Thoroughness
• Exhaustiveness
• Strictness
• Severity
• Harshness

Related Words:

• Grief
• Ridge
• River
• Tiger
• Vigor

Example Sentences:

• The research was conducted with great rigor to ensure accuracy.
• The companys policies are enforced with rigor, leaving no room for leniency.
• He suddenly felt a rigor and began to shiver uncontrollably.